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Saturday, January 18, 2014

Low Maintenance Pets: Geckos

While pet geckos
do require a particular type of enclosure when kept as pets – specifically a
heated terrarium that has an indoor temp rate between 75 to 85 degrees
Fahrenheit – they are still widely considered to be one of the world’s top low
maintenance pet varieties.

With lifespans
that could run as long as twenty years, geckos stand to be one of the most
misinterpreted creatures in the animal kingdom, typically viewed as slimy
lizards – which are descriptions that are truly far from the real non-slimy
physical characteristics of geckos.

As nocturnal
creatures, they don’t require a lot of exercise and upkeep, and can be given a
steady diet composed of crickets and/or worms – two easy to find pet feed types
in pet stores and pet specialty venues. With different types of geckos known to
be – from “leopard” variety to the “green skinned” variety – potential pet
owners can easily find a gecko type that fits with their pattern and color
particulars.

Generally viewed
as pets that are ideal for children 10 years old and older, persons with
allergies to fur can find a companionable pet in a gecko, apart from greatly
reaping from its low maintenance needs and particulars.

Though there may
be issues pertaining to a gecko’s enclosures and dietary needs, they are – all
in all – not all that difficult to maintain as pets, perfect for those who
aren’t keen on keeping a furry buddy in the house, as well as ideal for those
who are in search for an exotic pet that isn’t challenging to keep.